Plants as Living Art
Plants take forms that suggest works of art, and their grandeur reaches into the soul and captivates people like a beautiful Picasso. The concept of Artisan Plants is to use Mendelian genetics to create miniature living sculptures.
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Secret Life of Plants 4: Plant Nutrition
A customer recently asked me: “Can you suggest what type of plant food I can use for my Haworthia collection?”
That question struck a chord because I used to do research on nitrogen utilization in plants, and I realized it might be useful to share a deeper look at plant nutrition and how it relates to succulent cultivation. Over
Blue: My Favorite Color
Blue has always been my favorite color, and it’s one with a fascinating story. Here are some of my favorite...
The Secret Life of Ferraria crispa
Flowers are the ultimate expression of nature’s beauty. Over millions of years, they’ve evolved colorful patterns, intricate shapes, and enticing...
Are Haworthia Winter Growers?
In my last newsletter, I mentioned that "I usually don’t water them (Haworthia) at all during December and January, except for...
Secret Life of Plants 4: Plant Nutrition
A customer recently asked me: “Can you suggest what type of plant food I can use for my Haworthia collection?”
That question struck a chord because I used to do research on nitrogen utilization in plants, and I realized it might be useful to share a deeper look at plant nutrition and how it relates to succulent cultivation. Over
Blue: My Favorite Color
Blue has always been my favorite color, and it’s one with a fascinating story. Here are some of my favorite...
The Secret Life of Ferraria crispa
Flowers are the ultimate expression of nature’s beauty. Over millions of years, they’ve evolved colorful patterns, intricate shapes, and enticing...
Are Haworthia Winter Growers?
In my last newsletter, I mentioned that "I usually don’t water them (Haworthia) at all during December and January, except for...